…implemented to help incentivize increased outbound shipments of full containers. Lawmakers are also encouraging the use of emergency actions to provide greater flexibility as it related to overweight vehicles to…
Almond Matters: Maximizing the Potential of Upcoming Bloom Period
…years past. “On a typical year we don’t get enough chilling hours, but the fog actually acts as an artificial chiller – and it’s staying foggy. Some days it’s been…
Court Issues a Stay of Enforcement for Proposition 12 Provisions
…warranted, a six-month period was ultimately found to be appropriate. According to the decision, “the court must be mindful of the Act’s concern about cruel confinements, and the enforcement delay…
EPA Announces Stricter Pollution Enforcement
…take urgent action to better protect the most overburdened communities. Holding companies more accountable for their actions in overburdened communities with increased monitoring and oversight of polluting facilities. Applying best…
New Coverage Options Under California FAIR Plan Begin February 1
…on long-term coverage solutions for California’s agricultural community.” Commissioner Lara has been vocal in prioritizing better coverage options to be offered through the program. Amendments to the Plan of Operations…
Pesticide Registration Topic of Call Between Senators, EPA Administrator
…impact agriculture: Biological Evaluations: On November 12, 2021 – EPA issued new Biological Evaluations for glyphosate, atrazine, and simazine that vastly inflate the number of species and habitats found likely…
American Farm Bureau Changes Stance on Part of Cattle Transparency Act
…legislation would also equip farmers with more information by establishing a cattle contract library, updating mandatory price reporting and increasing fines for companies that violate the Packers and Stockyards Act….
MSOB: Understanding Bacillus-Based Products and Grower Needs
…species can actually produce different peptides that will impact fungi growth differently. “You may see two labels and you look at the active ingredient and they’re both Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, but…
USDA Outlines Long-Term Strategy for Addressing Wildfire Crisis
…allow us to build on the research and the lessons learned to address this wildfire crisis facing many of our communities,” said Moore. “We want to thank Congress, the President…
EPA Changes Pesticide Registration Practices
…practice and taking action to further the Agency’s compliance with the Endangered Species Act when evaluating and registering new pesticide active ingredients. Effective immediately, before EPA registers any new conventional…
California Climate Hub Priorities Bolstered with USDA investment
…four main components that will be supported through the grant funding. Needs assessments will be conducted to better understand areas where agricultural stakeholders can further their knowledge of climate smart…
FDA Holding Public Meetings on Proposed Changes to Produce Safety Rule
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be holding two virtual public meetings to go over the proposed changes some of the parameters of the Food Safety Modernization Act…
Expanded Conservation Opportunities Available From USDA
…also updated enrollment parameters for CSP. Historically, if a contract expired and a CSP participant did not reenroll when their contract was set to expire, they would become ineligible for…
Shipping Troubles More Costly for California Ag Than Trade War with China
Researchers have put together data which provides better context as to how impactful issues at West Coast ports have been for California agriculture. Distinguished Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource…